Among the schools with first practices in the books yesterday, or today:
Ole Miss
Georgia Tech
Western Carolina
St. Bonaventure
Dayton
Richmond
Charlotte
Florida
North Dakota State
Louisiana-Monroe
Washington State
Boston University
North Carolina-Greensboro
Saint Louis
Illinois State
Southern Miss
Central Michigan
Iowa
Long Beach State
Cincinnati
Bowling Green
Marist
Air Force
Southeast Missouri
UAB
Towson
Texas-Arlington
Indiana State
George Washington
Alabama
Auburn
Temple
Stanford
Furman
Pacific
Saint Mary's
Green Bay
Northern Illinois
Story lines:
Nebraska's Rachel Theriot and Jessica Shepard are coming back from injuries together.
New Mexico State is looking to build on last season.
Monday, October 5, 2015
Getting ready for game 2 tomorrow
Game 2 on tap tomorrow, 5 p.m. Pacific/8 p.m. Eastern on ESPN2.
The match up:
Rebekkah Brunson and the Lynx look to rebound in game 2.
All coaches Stephanie White and Cheryl Reeve have in common is mutual respect.
Fever story lines:
Indiana has claimed their lockdown defense in the postseason.
The Fever had an all-access practice today in Minnesota.
Briann January, Shavonte Zellous and Marissa Coleman share a bond that dates back to 2009.
Shenise Johnson has made an immediate impact for Indiana.
Maya Moore talks about Tamika Catchings.
Lynx story lines:
Coach Cheryl Reeve called out her stars after yesterday's loss.
Lindsay Whalen aims to make a bigger impact in game 2. The Lynx need her back on track.
Whalen doesn't get the calls she used to, Reeve says.
Whalen and Seimone Augustus need to get going for Minnesota. Because the Lynx need them.
The match up:
Rebekkah Brunson and the Lynx look to rebound in game 2.
All coaches Stephanie White and Cheryl Reeve have in common is mutual respect.
Fever story lines:
Indiana has claimed their lockdown defense in the postseason.
The Fever had an all-access practice today in Minnesota.
Briann January, Shavonte Zellous and Marissa Coleman share a bond that dates back to 2009.
Shenise Johnson has made an immediate impact for Indiana.
Maya Moore talks about Tamika Catchings.
Lynx story lines:
Coach Cheryl Reeve called out her stars after yesterday's loss.
Lindsay Whalen aims to make a bigger impact in game 2. The Lynx need her back on track.
Whalen doesn't get the calls she used to, Reeve says.
Whalen and Seimone Augustus need to get going for Minnesota. Because the Lynx need them.
Sunday, October 4, 2015
Umpqua CC team trying to move on after campus shooting, close call
Thursday morning I got back to my desk and randomly brought up latimes.com. There was a short sentence at the top of the page, next to red lettering to denote an emergency. It said there had been a shooting in Douglas County, Oregon about a half hour before, and that they were still waiting for more news. I read through the rest of the sentence and saw that the incident was at Umpqua Community College.
"No, no, no!" I said to the computer screen.
I picked up my phone and called my friend, Umpqua coach Dave Stricklin. There was no ring; it went right into voicemail. He didn't answer his office phone, either. This scared me, and I spent the next few hours worrying and waiting. When I finally got hold of him a few hours later, my relief turned to alarm: at the time I'd called, he was on the phone with his point guard, who had been trapped in the classroom next door to where the shooting was taking place. He'd stayed on the phone with her until the gun man ultimately killed himself and ended the nightmare.
Now, the team is trying to move on, and have a good season.
Jasmyne Davis' story is amazing. And so is Stricklin. He has built a power house program in the Northwest Athletic Conference, and that includes not only court skills but the kind of caring he exhibited three days ago. It didn't surprise me that he had a team meeting the same day; I had written about this phenomenon in his program before.
This story reminds us all to celebrate life each and every day. To be careful no matter where we are. And it reminds us that some of the finest coaches in all of basketball aren't necessarily at the big schools.
Here's hoping that the Riverhawks have a fantastic season. They deserve it.
"No, no, no!" I said to the computer screen.
I picked up my phone and called my friend, Umpqua coach Dave Stricklin. There was no ring; it went right into voicemail. He didn't answer his office phone, either. This scared me, and I spent the next few hours worrying and waiting. When I finally got hold of him a few hours later, my relief turned to alarm: at the time I'd called, he was on the phone with his point guard, who had been trapped in the classroom next door to where the shooting was taking place. He'd stayed on the phone with her until the gun man ultimately killed himself and ended the nightmare.
Now, the team is trying to move on, and have a good season.
Jasmyne Davis' story is amazing. And so is Stricklin. He has built a power house program in the Northwest Athletic Conference, and that includes not only court skills but the kind of caring he exhibited three days ago. It didn't surprise me that he had a team meeting the same day; I had written about this phenomenon in his program before.
This story reminds us all to celebrate life each and every day. To be careful no matter where we are. And it reminds us that some of the finest coaches in all of basketball aren't necessarily at the big schools.
Here's hoping that the Riverhawks have a fantastic season. They deserve it.
Fever down Lynx in finals game one, 75-69
A balanced effort, some gritty performances - especially by Briann January - and a lot of determination made for an Indiana win in Finals game one today.
The gritty Fever topped the Lynx, 75-69.
Briann January lead Indiana with 19 points. She was part of her team's wicked perimeter game.
Little things added up to a big win for the Fever.
The Lynx were shaky in the effort, as they struggled offensively. Center Sylvia Fowles posted 21 points and 11 rebounds.
Highlights.
Box score.
The Fever say their mentality will remain the same for game two, Tuesday at Minnesota.
The Lynx will need a more balanced effort and to "play way better."
More WNBA news:
Liberty president Isiah Thomas continues to deny wrongdoing in a 2007 sexual harassment case, saying it "didn't happen."
Phoenix and New York are picking up the pieces after losing in conference finals.
Q&A with Sheryl Swoopes, who wisely declines to bet against Tamika Catchings.
The gritty Fever topped the Lynx, 75-69.
Briann January lead Indiana with 19 points. She was part of her team's wicked perimeter game.
Little things added up to a big win for the Fever.
The Lynx were shaky in the effort, as they struggled offensively. Center Sylvia Fowles posted 21 points and 11 rebounds.
Highlights.
Box score.
The Fever say their mentality will remain the same for game two, Tuesday at Minnesota.
The Lynx will need a more balanced effort and to "play way better."
More WNBA news:
Liberty president Isiah Thomas continues to deny wrongdoing in a 2007 sexual harassment case, saying it "didn't happen."
Phoenix and New York are picking up the pieces after losing in conference finals.
Q&A with Sheryl Swoopes, who wisely declines to bet against Tamika Catchings.
USA National Team begins European tour with a win
USA 94, Uni Girona, 52:
GIRONA, Spain -- Candace Parker had a triple-double with 14 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds to help the U.S. women's team open its European tour with a 94-52 victory over Uni Girona on Sunday night.
The Los Angeles Sparks star was 7-of-11 from the field and had three steals and two blocks.
"I didn't know I was even close to a triple-double," Parker said. "This is my first one. I've always been really close, but never got it."
Elena Delle Donne of the Chicago Sky had 21 points in her first game for the national team.
Nice.
GIRONA, Spain -- Candace Parker had a triple-double with 14 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds to help the U.S. women's team open its European tour with a 94-52 victory over Uni Girona on Sunday night.
The Los Angeles Sparks star was 7-of-11 from the field and had three steals and two blocks.
"I didn't know I was even close to a triple-double," Parker said. "This is my first one. I've always been really close, but never got it."
Elena Delle Donne of the Chicago Sky had 21 points in her first game for the national team.
Nice.
Saturday, October 3, 2015
Let's get this finals things started!
Game one going down: Fever at Lynx, tomorrow at noon Pacific/3 p.m. Eastern on ABC.
This finals is about veterans - not youth.
Fever:
How Indiana was built, player by player.
The Fever are ready for a tough road test in game one.
Indiana's bench has been a crucial part of their success.
Tamika Catchings' finals retrospective.
In the midst of a break out year, Marissa Coleman is having fun again.
Lynx:
Minnesota wants finals redemption against Indiana. They promise not to underestimate the Fever this time.
The Lynx are looking to use the home court and crowd to their advantage.
Q&A with forward Rebekkah Brunson.
Anna Cruz quietly plays a vital role for Minnesota.
This finals is about veterans - not youth.
Fever:
How Indiana was built, player by player.
The Fever are ready for a tough road test in game one.
Indiana's bench has been a crucial part of their success.
Tamika Catchings' finals retrospective.
In the midst of a break out year, Marissa Coleman is having fun again.
Lynx:
Minnesota wants finals redemption against Indiana. They promise not to underestimate the Fever this time.
The Lynx are looking to use the home court and crowd to their advantage.
Q&A with forward Rebekkah Brunson.
Anna Cruz quietly plays a vital role for Minnesota.
Friday, October 2, 2015
College season cometh
It's just a little over a month until college season, and some teams began practice today. Can you believe it?
College news:
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights has finished its investigation of Title 9 violations at Minnesota. The results should be made public this winter.
Big East commissioner Val Ackerman is UMass Amherst's executive-in-residence for fall term.
Missouri has given coach Robin Pingeton a five-year contract extension.
Sitting with Florida State coach Sue Semrau.
Pam Huntley is a new assistant coach at UIC.
Louisiana-Lafayette's new assistant coach is Amber Gregg.
FGCU's Whitney Knight is on an elite path in her senior year, and beyond.
Poetry helped Texas center Imani Boyette overcome a troubled past.
Alabama junior forward Ashley Williams will sit out the season due to medical reasons.
J'Kyra Brown is bringing a new element to Virginia's back court.
Pitt is not doubting themselves after a stellar 2014-2015 season.
Wyoming's roster is dominated by young, inexperienced players.
WNBA non-finals news:
WNBA president Laurel Richie says that as business increases, player salaries will be raised.
Interesting piece: in the end, former Sun coach Anne Donovan never let any of us in.
For female athletes, 35 might be the new 25.
James Dolan is a friend of women's basketball.
International news:
Brittney Griner has signed with UMMC Ekaterinburg.
In the wake of big signings, Australia's WNBL ranks behind only the WNBA for talent.
College news:
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights has finished its investigation of Title 9 violations at Minnesota. The results should be made public this winter.
Big East commissioner Val Ackerman is UMass Amherst's executive-in-residence for fall term.
Missouri has given coach Robin Pingeton a five-year contract extension.
Sitting with Florida State coach Sue Semrau.
Pam Huntley is a new assistant coach at UIC.
Louisiana-Lafayette's new assistant coach is Amber Gregg.
FGCU's Whitney Knight is on an elite path in her senior year, and beyond.
Poetry helped Texas center Imani Boyette overcome a troubled past.
Alabama junior forward Ashley Williams will sit out the season due to medical reasons.
J'Kyra Brown is bringing a new element to Virginia's back court.
Pitt is not doubting themselves after a stellar 2014-2015 season.
Wyoming's roster is dominated by young, inexperienced players.
WNBA non-finals news:
WNBA president Laurel Richie says that as business increases, player salaries will be raised.
Interesting piece: in the end, former Sun coach Anne Donovan never let any of us in.
For female athletes, 35 might be the new 25.
James Dolan is a friend of women's basketball.
International news:
Brittney Griner has signed with UMMC Ekaterinburg.
In the wake of big signings, Australia's WNBL ranks behind only the WNBA for talent.
Finals primers
Five burning questions about the Finals.
Top story lines of the series.
Why Minnesota shouldn't underestimate Indiana.
The Fever is the real story of this WNBA season.
Indiana players discuss the Lynx.
Stephanie White has set the bar high in her first year as the Fever's coach.
Lynx forward Rebekkah Brunson has understated magnificence.
Shenise Johnson has found her groove with Indiana.
Minnesota center Sylvia Fowles is seeking redemption in the Finals.
Five Indianapolis Colts players have bought 1,000 ticket for fans for the Friday, Oct. 11 game at Banker's Life Field House.
Top story lines of the series.
Why Minnesota shouldn't underestimate Indiana.
The Fever is the real story of this WNBA season.
Indiana players discuss the Lynx.
Stephanie White has set the bar high in her first year as the Fever's coach.
Lynx forward Rebekkah Brunson has understated magnificence.
Shenise Johnson has found her groove with Indiana.
Minnesota center Sylvia Fowles is seeking redemption in the Finals.
Five Indianapolis Colts players have bought 1,000 ticket for fans for the Friday, Oct. 11 game at Banker's Life Field House.
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Division I tourney shifts back to old format
The Oversight Committee is at it again, making changes to grow the game:
The Division I Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee this week decided a shift back to the Saturday-Monday, Sunday-Tuesday format for preliminary rounds of the Division I Women’s Basketball Championship, while maintaining Sunday-Tuesday playing days for the Women’s Final Four, was the best model for promoting the sport and championship going forward.
Bonus:
Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma criticized fans of his program who say his team isn't challenged enough.
The Division I Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee this week decided a shift back to the Saturday-Monday, Sunday-Tuesday format for preliminary rounds of the Division I Women’s Basketball Championship, while maintaining Sunday-Tuesday playing days for the Women’s Final Four, was the best model for promoting the sport and championship going forward.
Bonus:
Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma criticized fans of his program who say his team isn't challenged enough.
Three days until the Finals
Finals are coming!!
The Fever and Lynx will meet in a 2012 rematch.
Five things to watch in the finals.
Playoffs recap.
Minnesota raised their practice intensity today.
Sylvia Fowles will be key for the Lynx in the series. She was the right piece at the right time.
A dream has come true for Anna Cruz as Minnesota is back in the finals.
The bond between Tamika Catchings and Indiana.
After a slow start, the Fever finished strong.
Indiana rookie Natalie Achonwa could make history in the finals.
Big Sun news:
Anne Donovan has resigned as coach of the team. One writer says it was time for her to go.
Forward Kelsey Bone was named the league's most improved player.
Dream:
Delisha Milton-Jones received the Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award.
USA National Team:
The team has begun their European tour (minus a few key players...).
The Fever and Lynx will meet in a 2012 rematch.
Five things to watch in the finals.
Playoffs recap.
Minnesota raised their practice intensity today.
Sylvia Fowles will be key for the Lynx in the series. She was the right piece at the right time.
A dream has come true for Anna Cruz as Minnesota is back in the finals.
The bond between Tamika Catchings and Indiana.
After a slow start, the Fever finished strong.
Indiana rookie Natalie Achonwa could make history in the finals.
Big Sun news:
Anne Donovan has resigned as coach of the team. One writer says it was time for her to go.
Forward Kelsey Bone was named the league's most improved player.
Dream:
Delisha Milton-Jones received the Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award.
USA National Team:
The team has begun their European tour (minus a few key players...).
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